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School Bus Fleet BlogJuly 5, 2023

Changing California Health Outcomes, One School Bus Tailpipe at a Time

It's easy enough to say “school districts in low-income and disadvantaged communities need to get rid of diesel buses and adopt electric school buses to protect our children’s health." But many districts are financially strained and may not be able to afford these new-generation vehicles in their county or the associated charging equipment. So, what’s the next move for a healthier tomorrow?

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 2, 2023

Michigan Legislature Passes $125M in State Funding for Clean School Buses

The new funds are expected to help replace several hundred diesel-powered buses in Michigan's 17,000-vehicle school bus fleet.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 23, 2023

Canada Announces Funding for Electric School Bus Partnership

Using government funding, the St. Albert Public School Division will receive five zero-emission school buses and charging depots, which will serve 15 schools across the district.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 29, 2022

Blue Bird Extends Credit Facility Through 2024

The sixth amendment to the school bus manufacturer's 2016 credit facility extends the maturity date until Dec. 31, 2024.

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NewsNovember 18, 2022

Bronx School Bus Electrification Project Among New York Prize Winners

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $24 million in funding for the state’s Electric Truck and Bus Challenge, with a third of the money going to the Electrifying School Buses in the Bronx project led by New York City School Bus Umbrella Services.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettOctober 5, 2022

How to Find Funding for Alt-Fuel School Buses

Faced with scarce funding for your alternate fuel fleet plans? There is help! Here’s how to plan your transition to green school buses — and secure the finances and support to afford them.

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VideosSeptember 19, 2022

Be the One [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the election of bus driver Vincent J. "Jim" Troiola as national commander of the American Legion.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 13, 2022

HopSkipDrive Raises $37M in Series D Funding

The money is expected to help fuel the company's efforts to modernize school transportation and expand across the country.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 30, 2022

Wyoming Opens Window for DERA Grant Applications

The state's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has $843,660 available for the replacement of older diesel buses with newer, cleaner models.

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Newsby Wes PlattJune 3, 2022

SBF Legislative Roundup - June 3, 2022

In this collection of recent news about laws and regulations related to student transportation: - Colorado Electric Bus Funding Signed into Law - New Jersey Legislature Passes Electric School Bus Bill - Miranda’s Law Commemorates Victim of New Jersey Bus Crash - California Legislation May Prove Challenging for School Transportation

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